Name: Averting the climate crisis
Uploaded: 2006-06-27T00:11:00Z
Duration: 15 min 57 s
Description: With the same humor and humanity he exuded in "An Inconvenient Truth," Al Gore spells out 15 ways that individuals can address climate change immediately, from buying a hybrid to inventing a new, hotter brand name for global warming.

With the same humor and humanity he exuded in "An Inconvenient Truth," Al Gore spells out 15 ways that individuals can address climate change immediately, from buying a hybrid to inventing a new, hotter brand name for global warming.

Averting the climate crisis

Small personal actions, like choosing a hybrid car or improving insulation, can help tackle the climate crisis and often lead to financial savings. In January, the average temperature in the United States soared to 39.5 degrees, far above the historical norm. Major sources of emissions, including buildings and everyday consumer decisions, play a bigger role than many realize. Real progress comes when individuals, businesses, and communities commit to carbon-neutral living and push for broad political and market-based reforms.

Climate Crisis Solutions Start With Choices Made At Home

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Al Gore: Averting the climate crisis